The grappling world has been rocked in recent weeks by one of the most serious and controversial stories the no-gi scene has seen in a long time. Australian elite competitor Izaak Michell has gone from earning accolades on the mat to being at the center of a swirling storm of allegations, team expulsions, and public…
Over the last few years, Australian grappler Izaak Michell has gone from underground prospect to one of the most talked-about names in no-gi jiu-jitsu. He’s won big trials, gone to war at ADCC, and trained under some of the most influential coaches in the sport. In late 2025, though, Michell’s story took a sharp turn….
UFC BJJ 4 touched down at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas and delivered one of the strongest cards the promotion has put together so far. With three titles on the line, highlight-reel submissions, and a few breakout performances that lit up the room, this event proved that UFC’s dedicated jiu-jitsu format is no longer…
Las Vegas delivered again. The 2025 IBJJF No-Gi Worlds wrapped up with one of the wildest final days we’ve seen in recent memory—massive submissions, underdog storylines, and a handful of performances that are going to be talked about for a very long time. This wasn’t just another Worlds. It felt like a shift. Below are…
Owen Livesey captures middleweight title while continental squads deliver dramatic finish London, England – Polaris 33: South America vs. Asia & Oceania delivered championship drama and team competition excitement on September 13th at Fairfield Halls in Croydon, with Asia & Oceania securing their place in the Polaris Squads Intercontinental Championship final with a narrow 16-15…
16-man lightweight tournament produces shocking championship result as teenager makes statement San Antonio, Texas – EBI 25: The Lightweights delivered one of the most surprising tournament conclusions in recent memory on September 12th, as 19-year-old Landon Elmore captured the lightweight championship by defeating heavily favored Keith Krikorian in the final via ankle lock submission in…
Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025 (TODAY!)Location: Fairfield Halls, Croydon, UKStart Time: 2:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM UK TimeStream: UFC Fight PassFormat: 12 fights featuring South America vs. Asia and Oceania theme Main Event: Light Heavyweight Title Fight Tommy Langaker vs. Owen Livesey For the Vacant Polaris Light Heavyweight Championship This is the marquee matchup…
Date: Friday, September 12, 2025 Location: San Antonio, Texas (La Quinta By Wyndham San Antonio Riverwalk)Stream: UFC Fight Pass (subscription required)Start Time: 8:00 PM ETFormat: 16-man lightweight bracket using original EBI rules Event Overview EBI 25 marks the return of the legendary Eddie Bravo Invitational with one of the most stacked lightweight tournaments in recent…
The grappling world just got the news it’s been waiting for. After months of uncertainty and speculation, Craig Jones has officially announced that CJI 3 has secured full funding and is moving forward as planned. The Announcement That Changes Everything Despite previous reports suggesting Jones was “unsure of CJI 3 despite secured funding,” it appears…
The CJI 2 drama just took another wild turn. The anonymous benefactor who promised to pay New Wave $1 million after their controversial loss to B-Team has now pulled that offer, leaving Gordon Ryan’s team empty-handed once again. The Promise That Never Was Remember when Craig Jones announced that an anonymous donor would pay New…
